Architecture Project Manager - Multi-Family - Oakland

Lowney Arch; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Design-driven culture

Best Place to Work recognition

Meaningful client work

Job summary

Lowney Arch in Oakland is seeking an experienced Architecture Project Manager to lead client relationships, mentor teams, and deliver high-quality projects from concept through construction. This position requires a proven manager who enjoys ownership and long-term client partnership.

Qualified candidates will have 10+ years of experience managing multi-family projects, strong leadership and communication skills, and ideally be a licensed architect in California. Join a design-driven, people-first culture recognized as a Best Place to Work.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience managing multi-family projects.
• Proven experience managing projects of similar scale and complexity.
• Strong leadership, communication, and financial acumen.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary client relationship manager for 3–5 clients.
• Lead project teams (3–5 staff) across multiple project types.
• Manage scope, fees, schedules, profitability, and collections.
• Mentor staff and support growth, training, and promotion readiness.
• Participate in proposals, interviews, and client presentations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Financial acumen

Education

Licensed Architect (CA preferred)

Job description

Lowney Architecture is seeking an experienced Architecture Project Manager to lead client relationships, mentor teams, and deliver high-quality projects from concept through construction in our downtown Oakland office. This role is ideal for a proven PM who enjoys ownership, accountability, and long‑term client partnership.

What You’ll Do

• Serve as primary client relationship manager for 3–5 clients
• Lead project teams (3–5 staff) across multiple project types
• Manage scope, fees, schedules, profitability, and collections
• Mentor staff and support growth, training, and promotion readiness
• Participate in proposals, interviews, and client presentations

What We’re Looking For

• 10+ years of experience managing multi‑family projects, modular experience preferred
• Proven experience managing projects of similar scale and complexity
• Strong leadership, communication, and financial acumen
• Licensed Architect (CA preferred)

Why Lowney

• Design‑driven, people‑first culture
• Recognized Best Place to Work
• Meaningful, repeat‑client work with real leadership impact

Lowney Architecture is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at all levels of the organization.